Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 24 months later than the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP2s is 69 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP2s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to render more detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.